(LPA) Lasting Power of Attorney

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(LPA) Making a lasting power of attorney

(LPA) A lasting power of attorney  is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

There are 2 types of LPA

(LPA) Health and Welfare

Lasting Power of Attorney

Use this LPA to give an attorney the power to make decisions about things like:

  • your daily routine, for example, washing, dressing, eating
  • medical care
  • moving into a care home
  • life-sustaining treatment

It can only be used when you’re unable to make your own decisions.

Property and financial affairs

lasting power of attorney

Use this LPA to give an attorney the power to make decisions about money and property for you, for example:

  • managing a bank or building society account
  • paying bills
  • collecting benefits or a pension
  • selling your home

It can be used as soon as it’s registered, with your permission.

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